Empowering Leaders through Education, Vision, Achievement, Training, and Engagement
This presentation is released on Monday, January 18, 2027.
In multiple STEMM programs for Black students in Cook County, many students knew of three healthcare-related career options: doctor, nurse, and coder. This initiative is building a coalition of Black graduate students across nursing, medicine, physician assistant studies, podiatry, research, pathology, pharmacy, and psychology to offer panels and hands-on workshops with local schools and community organizations. A survey after each session is planned to shape its direction.
Cite this presentation
Hope Horn. Empowering Leaders through Education, Vision, Achievement, Training, and Engagement. Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Accepted for presentation at the 2026–27 National Aequitas Health Conference, Monday, January 18, 2027.
Aequitas Health is a national medical honor society and 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose fellows are selected for community health work serving those in need. It is a 2023 recipient of the McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund (McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute). This is one of 21 presentations at the 2026–27 National Conference, which is free, virtual and open to anyone.